Kris’ Korner

Making the time to help your children learn and develop their reading skills is one of the most important things you can do as parents and starting as early as infancy is not too early.  One of the best ways to start your infant or toddler on the right path to reading success is the See & Spell toy by Melissa and Doug.

This creative childrens toy will help your children to associate words with pictures by placing the colorful wooden letters in their proper places to spell three and four letter words.  This creative childrens toy is sure to spark your childrens  interest in reading and the See & Spell comes in a convenient wooden carrying case.

  
In this day and age of Video Games, Computers and DVD’s its difficult for parents to find toys that get their children moving and help spark their childrens imagination.  Childrens Costumes are a great way for children to express themselves through dress-up.
 
Just think of the hours of enjoyment your children will have being their favorite Princess, Pirate, Cartoon Character or Animal.  Parents turn off the television get our your video camera and be prepared to be amazed by your children.   And parents dont be surprised if your children ask you to play dress-up as well.

One of the most innovative and award winning series of games from the recent past was the Settlers of Catan.  This simple game involved exploration, agriculture, architecture, war, and the founding of civilization.  Unlike most modern games that have complex moving parts, figurines, and magnets, Settlers of Catan was founded on principles of fun and competition, making it an ideal game for kids, teens, and adults.  Regarded as one of the most imaginative childrens toys of the 20th century, Settlers of Catan began as one game, but spawned several different expansions that incorporated new elements of civilization into the game.  While the viability of the expansions is more based on opinion, few can argue with the sheer amount of fun the original game provides. 

Settlers of Catan became such a gaming phenomenon that there are even gaming tournaments where players gather to play Settlers of Catan with other players.  The game is definitely one to watch as time passes and more expansions come out, one day, it might be right up there with Monopoly, Sorry, and Balderdash!